devotion
UK/di'vәuʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
Great love, loyalty, or dedication to someone or something
热爱，忠诚，全心投入
n.
Religious worship or piety; (devotions) prayers
虔诚；（devotions）祷告，礼拜
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (completely) + vot (vow) + -ion (state) = the state of having vowed yourself completely. Spans religious piety (a life of devotion) and secular dedication (devotion to duty).
Root devot still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.devotion to对…的投入
- 2.religious devotion宗教虔诚
- 3.unwavering devotion坚定不移的忠诚
- 4.act of devotion奉献之举
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her devotion to her patients earned everyone's respect.
- 2.
They admired his lifelong devotion to the cause.
- 3.
The monks gathered each morning for their devotions.